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SUBMITTER: Wiedmann MW
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3706320 | biostudies-literature | 2013
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Wiedmann Marcus W MW Mössner Joachim J
Cancer management and research 20130627
Esophageal cancer comprises two different histological forms - squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and adenocarcinoma (AC). While the incidence of AC has increased steeply in Western countries during the last few years, the incidence of SCC is fairly stable. Both forms differ in pathogenesis and response to chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Plenty of studies have evaluated new chemotherapy combination regimens in the neoadjuvant, adjuvant, and palliative setting. In addition, new radiation and chemo ...[more]